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The Minnesota Stroke Association is a proud member of Community Health Charities Minnesota. Community Health Charities Minnesota is an alliance of leading nonprofit health research and service organizations whose mission is to improve lives affected by chronic illness by investing in health research, services and education.

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Join us on Saturday, April 6, in Saint Cloud as we present a conference for caregiversat Whitney Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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The Minnesota Stroke Association in collaboration with the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Live Well at Home Grant will present education sessions about caregiving through the Caregiver Advocacy and Resource Education (CARE) Program. The program will also include 30 minutes of social time for caregivers to connect and benefit from the experience, skills, and wisdom of other caregivers.

Click here for more information on the Caregiver Advocacy and Resource Education series or call our Education and Community Outreach Department at 763-553-0088.

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In the Fall/Winter edition of Stroke Matters, read Tiffany's dealing with a stroke immediately following the birth of Liam, Gerry and Kate's shared health scare, find out what a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is, and more.

Click here to read Stroke Matters.

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Help fight against stroke

• Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States
• Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes someone dies of stroke
• In 2010, the estimated cost of stroke in the United States was $53.9 billion. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

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Survivors of Stroke
If you have survived a stroke and are seeking information or resources, click here.

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Family & Caregivers
If you are the caregiver for a family member or a friend who has had a stroke, please click here.

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